Bee Keeping for Beginners

Bee Keeping for Beginners

At: Myerscough College, Preston

Fees: £110

Course Length:
1 Weekend

Times:
10.00am - 4.00pm Sat/Sun

Dates Available
Start Sat 09 Jul 2016 ENROL & PAY

An introduction and guide to people wishing to establish a hive of their own or who are interested in keeping bees.

This short course will enable you to gain the practical skills and background knowledge required to establish and maintain a colony of honey bees. The course will cover

· Understanding of life within the hive

· Examination and description of hive and bee keeping equipment

· Time and cost commitment required

· Honey bee pests and diseases

· Swarm management

During the course the students will all have an opportunity to observe and examine a working colony of honey bees. (weather permitting)

Additional Information

Candidates will be expected to attend appropriately dressed, or to bring their own equipment. Eg. Please wear loose chino-type trousers or stout cord/denim trousers with closed shoes/boots, wellies are a good option. All other protective equipment will be provided.

If providing your own bee-suit please ensure it has been washed just prior to use at the course.

Alternatively, specific bee keeper’s suits, hats and veils can be purchased- E H Thorne (Beehives Ltd) is a reputable supplier of these. They can be contacted at 01673 858555 or www.thorne.co.uk for online sales

Caution; Whilst every effort will be made to protect students from bee stings if you have ever suffered an adverse reaction to insect stings please seek medical advice before enrolment.

Refreshments and lunch are not provided on the cousre so candidates are advised to bring a packed lunch and refreshments or purchase on the day from the college restaurant or Plant World cafeteria at the break times

How To Apply or Enquire Enrol and pay by phone: Tel: 01995 642255

Enquire online, using the 'Enquire' button at the top of this page

Enquire by email: shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk

Enquire by phone: 01995 642255

Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.